Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Verdict
At RM798,888 versus RM738,888, the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS asks RM60,000 more and pays it back with a very different drive: dual motors, 649 hp, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is slower at 5.2 seconds, but it is longer, wider, has 14 airbags and reaches 250 km/h. For Malaysia, the EQS is the stronger EV-luxury choice with 571 km range and a 610-litre boot; the S-Class suits buyers wanting petrol-hybrid reach and rear-drive limousine proportions.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS if you want the quicker full-electric sedan, with 649 hp, 571 km range and a much larger 610-litre boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz S-Class if you want the lower price, petrol-hybrid flexibility, 250 km/h top speed and more airbags.
Key differences
- Price: AMG EQS RM798,888; S-Class RM738,888
- Power and drive: AMG EQS 649 hp AWD; S-Class 362 hp RWD
- 0-100 km/h: AMG EQS 3.8 s; S-Class 5.2 s
- Battery and EV range: AMG EQS 108.4 kWh, 571 km; S-Class 28.6 kWh, 100 km
- Size: AMG EQS 5,216 mm long, 1,926 mm wide; S-Class 5,289 mm long, 1,954 mm wide
- Boot space and airbags: AMG EQS 610 L, 11 airbags; S-Class 350 L, 14 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 798,888 | RM 738,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Luxury | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 649 hp✓ | 362 hp |
| Torque | — | 500 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.8 s✓ | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 1.0 L/100km |
| Battery | 108.4 kWh✓ | 28.6 kWh |
| EV range | 571 km✓ | 100 km |
| CO₂ | — | 22 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,216 mm | 5,289 mm |
| Width | 1,926 mm | 1,954 mm |
| Height | 1,512 mm | 1,503 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm | 3,216 mm |
| Boot space | 610 L✓ | 350 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 67 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 11 | 14✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 4 | 4 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,840✓ | RM 2,128 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
AMG EQS
- 649 hp dual-motor AWD performance
- 571 km electric range from a 108.4 kWh battery
- 610-litre boot is far larger
- RM60,000 dearer
- Lower 220 km/h top speed
- 11 airbags versus 14 in the S-Class
S-Class
- Lower purchase price
- 250 km/h top speed
- 14 airbags
- 362 hp and 5.2-second century sprint trail the AMG EQS
- 100 km EV range is much shorter
- 350-litre boot is small beside the EQS
AMG EQS vs S-Class FAQ
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS or Mercedes-Benz S-Class better?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS is better for EV performance and luggage space, with 649 hp, 3.8 seconds to 100 km/h, 571 km range and a 610-litre boot. The S-Class is better if you want petrol-hybrid flexibility, 14 airbags and a 250 km/h top speed.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS costs RM60,000 more than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Which has the better electric range?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS has the better electric range by a big margin: 571 km from a 108.4 kWh battery, against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class at 100 km from a 28.6 kWh battery.